SCIENCE & FACTS fromthe National Instituteon Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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"​Chat Day" Student Question:

"Can hookah pens harm you in any way?"

Scientist Answer:

"Hookah pens are really just one name for electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes. While e-cigarettes do not produce tobacco smoke, it is still unclear how safe they are. E-cigarettes, including hookah pens, are battery-operated devices that many people think are a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes...and their use is growing in popularity. E-cigarettes often contain nicotine..." Read More